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Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
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Sewing Machine

STANDS AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS
The latest improved cylinder shut
tie and fiat shank needle cannot be
set wrong, are among the --latest
improvements. Over 100000 now
in use in the short time OF II years.
Never such a record with any other
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till you have examined this new
machine then you can Judge for
yourself the quietest shuttle ma-
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have also the patent DOUBLE
EDGED REVERSIBLE SHEARS
or. SCISSORS, the best you ever
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loose in riyet.
And am still making a large
amount of the best quality OF pop
lar and oak furniture, snch as mar
bic top bureaus, tables, stands,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, trundle beds,
&c. Repairing done and pictures
lramed. Pulpits tor churches made
to order.
Thanking you for past favors, [
submit my claims to yuu i'll the III
ture and will try aud merit a con
tinuance of the same patronage.
Respectfully, &C.,
r. Il. PENNEWELL,
ONANCoCK, Va.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
at u birthday Dinner.

A New York man recently gave birthday
dinner at which the rolls were baked in snake
form to typify the eternity of love; birds of
telly had burnt almonds in their bills; there
were roses of blanc mango with stamens of
spun sugar, fans of banana, ice with violets
III their frozen heart. TheIbonbons were put
in pretty plates of jewelware, with bows of
ribbon tied around the dish and the candles
squeezed il among the loops of the bow
Chicago Times
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
Gifts TO Paris Policemen.

Ninety-four Paris policemen recently
banded to their superior officers silver
watches, which each of them had found at
his home. These watches bore, in place of
the number, the words, Souvenir Of Gen.
Roulanger, July Z, 1887" engraved Oh the
case. An inquiry has been instituted as to
the origin of these gratutous gifts to the po-
lice. It is taken for granted that Gen. Bon-
:anger had nothing to do with the matter
Naw York Sun
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
4. ooo.yo,r.o,d Nail.

A Chicagoan has nail sent him by Phil
adelphia friend, which was driven into a
house there nearly 200 years ago. The nail is
of peculiar make. 1t is four and one-eighth
inches in length, and the head is about half
an inch long and three-eightbs Of an inch
thick. The nail was, Of course, made by
hand, as there were 10 nail machines In 1888.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
Moody ON Sunday Papers.

Mr.. Moody is reported as saying that he
was in favor Of whole holiday on Saturday
at this season, and then there would be no ex-
cuse for Sunday excursions and Sunday
newspapers. As to the influence of Sunday
papers be is said 70 have said: "You can'55
pound sermon into man with sledge-
hammer after he has got through reading one
of those Sunday papers. CHICAGO Herald.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
The Artists GILT.

Not long ago well known artist sent to a
Iady. whom he had met several times, one of
his best pictures handsomely framed as a
souvenir gift. The next Cay he received a
note from tho lady In which sho thanked him
for tho picture, but begged to return tile
frame. as sue nlado it ruo never to accept
anything; valuable as gift FROM gentleman.
Nav ynrl, Tribune.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
A Pet wild Cat.

An old German farmer living about ten
miles back of Sebewaing, Mich, has wild
cat for pet. 1t was caught when very
young, but has now been tile familiar friend
of the farmer for eight years. 1t follows him
like dog and is truly loyal, with but one e1-
ception, and that is that he dotes on chickens
This is slightly Offset by the fact that he can
kill moro rats than 1000 tame cats.-Chicago
Hprold
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17
a Handsome Lobster.

The fishing smack Laurel lately brought
from Block Island lobster trifle under
average size, of deep, rich navy blue color.
The under side was ivory white, making q
very taking combination. Old fishermen,
who have handled tons of Holsters, say that
they never saw lobster like this one in
beauty of color.-Chicago Herald.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17

The Galveston News says Texas has $780,
GOU dogs, The dogs cost their owners cents
day per head, or altogether $4,000, 900
year, and sheep owners s5,000,00o year
more, total Of $4,000, 900.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17

The largest orchard of fruit bearing trees
in this country is claimed by Lcavcnworth,
Kan, which has oDe that contains $1,000
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1887-09-17

The public will please take no
tice that the mill property desig-
mated above, which formerly be-
longed to Mr.. ID. Ell. Dennis, is now
owned by the Undersigned who
will continue to do business at the
old stand, and will eudeavor to
give entire satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their custom.
Thanks for former patronage. Fn-
ture tavOrS solicited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

\ recent issue Of the Illinois State Jour
nal has an article discussing the presiden-
tial question and summarizing Western
opinion ON this subject particularly that of
Illinois. The conclusion is that Senator
Cullom is man cminently adapted for the
place, and that he is coming to be consider
ably talked about as promising candidate.
One of the most notable opinions quoted is
that of the Ottawa Republican, whose edi-
tor is an exmember of Congress and man
of wide acquaintance in political affairs
The Republican says;
Mr.. Cullom would make a good Presi-
dent if he could get there. Mr.. Cullom
possesses in very high degree the instinct
of statesman-that is, the peculiar ability
to discern the tendency of the popular de
mands and the talent To shape legislation in
that direction. He was the first man to
take hold of the Mormon question. All the
present acts regulating that people have
grown out of the original bill which he
pressed through the House of Representa-.
tiveS 10 years ago. The interstate com
merce bill is another case in point. Some
people decry it, but there is no doubt that
it marks the beginning of a series of acts
by which the state intends to control the
| corporations and put stop to that whole
sale stealing which is the terror and the
shame of our whole railway system 1t is
this faculty of forecasting the future anC
providing for it in the present that is Mr.
Cullom's strong point. Other men can
beat him in making a speech but no Other
man in the senate is shrewder manipulat
or of men or better judge of measures
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
MINOR NOTES.

Trinity college at Hartford, Conn, last
week conferred the degree of LID upon
Senator Edmunds.
The United States vice consul at New
chang, China, sends TO the state depart
ment a narrowing account of a trip made
by him through the flooded districts of Chi
ma, lie was distributing food and the nee
essaries of life to the starving people, and
during the trip relieved 1906 persons He
says he found the people generally living
on bran or the chaif of a large grass grown
for feeding cattle Some were reduced to
eating chopped grass, either moistened in
hot water or baked in cakes, while others
fed on the leaves and seeds of weeds gath
cred in the fields In some of the villages
half of the dwelling places had been washed
away, and the inhabitants were huddled to
gether in the remaining ones. The deaths
from starvation had been very numerous,
and the sights he saw in some of the vii
lagos were pitiable.
Mr.. f. Ely-Goddard, who came to fame
in New York through his connection with
the Fifth avenue line of red stages, is now
| spoken Of "as one of the most level-headed
and popular fellows at Newort, and he is
reported as engaged to the beautiful Mrs.
| Whitney Some ex-members of the Yer
mont legislature will be glad to know these
facts
Senator Cullom says the interstate com
merce bill marks the beginning of the reg
ulation of railroads for the common good.
'The act will not be repealed said he,
land if any persons or corporations imag-
inc it will be they may as well dismiss that
expectation. Its substantial provisions
have come to stay, because the people will
find out, if they have not already, that
they are in the interest of the general wei
fare
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

The guard fired several shots without eff
feet, and then, fearing the whole gang
might attempt flight, opened on the fugi-
tives with Calling gun, killing one con
Wet and fatally iniurng another The rest
of the men ran for cover inside the prison
grounds
The French project Of fertilizing the AZ
rican deserts by means Of artesinn wells is
reported 10 he working admirably. On "A
tract Of $1,000 acres Of worthless land
granted 10y the Bey of Tunis an area Of 3ij
acres is already under successful cultiva-
ton through the aid Of the first well, aud
two other wells are in progress, which are
expected TO irrigate 1900 acres
1t has hitherto been supposed that the
highest mountain in the world was Mt. Ev-
crest, one Of the llimalayan range. which
is 29.OOO feet high, but this honor is now
claimed for Mt Hercules in New Guinea.
which scars to the tremendous altitude of
20, iSd feet, or five times that of Mt Wash
ington in New llampshire-on mile
The biggest missionary enterprise on rec
ord has been accomplished by Rev. George
Muller, founder of an urphanage at Bris.
tol, Eng, who has just returned from a
preaching tour round the world. The i'm
deiatigable evangelist has been absent ten
years, during which time he has Travelled
over 1870 600 miles, extending through the
United States, New Zealand, Australia, the
Maylayan peninsula. China aud Japan, aud
the journey home through Europe. What
makes the feat really extraordinary is that
Mr. Muller is now " years of age. and j,
reported to have finished in splendid condi.
rlon, His united congregations during the
tour amount 10 over million persons.
The people Of Quebec had great fright
ON Wednesday night ON account Of fire
which broke out in the barracks and threat
ened at one time 10 reach the fortress and
the magazine where great quantity of
powder was stored. Many buildings were
blown up Ia avert this catastrophe. and th,
flames were stayed after about SljOOJO Of
damnge had been done
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Mrs. NJ L. Cobb Of Sing Sing, n. Y,
and Mrs. Thos Gull Of Greenwich n. y,
with her daughter Florence Estey Gull, are
with their sister, Mrs j. J. Estey. -l.ieut
Gov. Fuller, Hon. b. D. Harris aud Col g..
W. Hooker, with their ladies, have accept
ed an invitation 10 join the Vermont press
associations excursion 10 Nantucket next
week.. W. Hawley and family 20
today for a brief outing at Ocean SPRAY
Hon. f. W. Stoddard and H. T. Wellman.
with their families, went 10 Townshend
yesterday for fortnight's rustication on
the old Alanson White farm A. +. Cutter
is ON a vacation trip 10 Lincoln. Neb
while his family are visiting at Windsor -
Rev e.. o. Day is in Catskill. y. y, this
week with his family Mrs. f. c. Crosby
with her three younger children have gone
b. rusticate at Point Elizabeth. on the
Maine coast-the locality which they visited
last seasou-and are expected TO remain IA
couple Of months. f. Anderson will
take his wife and son 10 Cottage City next
Tuesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
OUR NATIONAL PER1I.s

At the Methodist church last Sunday
morning Rev. Mr.. Smithers spoke upon
questions hearing upon our national life
aud well being. In beginning he remarked
that God was represented in the Bible as
interesting himself in nations as well a. in
individuals We also should interest our
selves in national affairs, since our religious
liberty depends upon our national liberty
The struggles through which we as ma
ton have passed enable US 10 sympathize
with the down-trodden people of other ma
tions. Let us remember what our liberties
have cost, and their source. The constitu.
ton under which we live is the best which
has been devised it is free, practical, elias
tic, and suited 10 our needs. Yet certain
dangers are before US 10 which we should
not shut our eyes
ID From immigration. There ANNUALLY
flock 10 our shores a larger number Of PEG
pie than sacked Rome and as these come
largely from railroads.&c. Germany, miilel
France, and countries Of like character
one result is the breaking down Of the
Christian Sabbath-one of the corner stones
Of our national life.
e. From Romanism. Pope Plus TX has
explicitly declared that American liberty
is the liberty Of perditon. The spirit Of
Romanism is utterly opposed 30 our free in
stitutions and We shall be fortunate if they
are not seriously nenaced 10y this power
within the next twenty five yenrs
3d. From Mormonism. il is not 80 much
the polygamous character Of Mormonism a.
its political character that makes it a source
uf national danger. 1t is political hierar-
chy the best organized in the world, and in
direct antagonism with our laws and CON
stituton Its leaders WELD an immense
power at our national capitol, and scruple
at no means 10 further their ends
a. From wealth When n single CAPT
talst controls an amount Of property equal
10 that Of five states Of the Mon. il is time
~ think Of danger The aggregation Of
great wealth IN the hands Of a few men,
with its corresponding increase Of poverty
among the masses, has been one Of the
greatest evils which has cursed the nations
Of the old world and one which We must
carefully guard against
o. From intemperance, which is one Of
our greatest evils
81 From socialism and anarchism, which
are natural outcome Of the abuse Of rich
Is and political power. Since republican
institutions are found not 30 be a punacea
for all political ills, some men have come to
imagine that socialism or anarchy is the
only resource left.
A. means Of preservation from these dan
gers Mr. Smithers enumerated a genuine
patriotism, Il larger intelligence, a better
administration of the laws and a more cor
rect tone Of morals, going hand in hand
with genuine religion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

W hshllgloh Cor. n, \. World
A member of Congress, who called on
the President Friday, preached the subject
of an extra sessn of Congress He said
Mr.. President, l presume you will call
us together by the first of October
Il don't know replied Mr. Cleveland.
II hope II will not be necessary
In my Judgment said the Congress.
man. 1t will be necessary. The financial
market IS not very strong now, and there
Is no telling what may happen with our
rapidly increasing surplus.
What if the surplus does not increase
as last Tor the next six months as some ex-
pect G. suggested the President.
But all the indications are that it will
keep on increasing as fast as ever. That
Is the Judgment Of all of the revenue Off
GERS and others with whom | have talked
ON the subject, was the reply.
We'll, said Mr., Cleveland, "what as
surance have We il l call Congress togeth-
er IN October, that it will accomplish any
thing p
That is rather a strange remark to come
from the Executive, said the Congressman
boldly. You are not responsible for what
Congress may or may not do. Your duty
IN the premises is ended in calling Congress
together. Congress must then take the re
sponslhility for its own acts. That there is
public necessity for an extra session is ap-
parent, The tariff needs reducing, aud the
constantly-increasing surplus in the treasu-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
rwo Monlh. Of Enrihannhe In mc,ico

Two months ago occurred the first record
ed earthquake IN the southern part Of the
United states and northern part Of McNi-
GO, and shocks have been felt at intervals
/ ever since, says an I'll PaSu, Tex, special
to the New York World Rumors and de
sc1pt"nS more or less accurate have been
received from time tu time from Bavspe. "a
town IN the Mexican state of Sonora. 2jO
miles southwest from nj Paso showing that
the disturbance whereabouts was perhaps
the most serious of any. But no detailed
statement from an eye witness has been re-
ceved here till the arrival today Of j. }.
Beaver one of the owners of the only
mine which is being worked in this region
/ Mr.. beaver says
From May 3 TO June -, when | left
/ Bavispe there were at least 300 shocks {
arrived at havispc May 1, and have since
/ explored all parts Of the country south and
/ east of BavIspc for sixty miles / have
/ failed to lind any traces Of the reported
/ volcano found signs Of very heavy
/ shocks - miles south of tn" town Of liun
/ chmcra, which is 80 miles southcas, Of ia
/ viNpr. small mountain about zoo feet
| high was split clean in two and one side
| thrown down, while the other remains
standing. FisSureS foot or 50 wide and
/ hundreds of feet long were opened mp i'm
| great numbers all through this region.
The greatest disturbance seem, to have
been along the great mineral belt abou, six
miles west Of Iluachinera. The mountains
west Of Bavispc have undergone "a great
change 1t has bcrn facetiou,ly observed
that the mountains had quAdrillr aud
changed partners, When the great up
heaval occurred the mountains moved up
and down like great pillows ON the sea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08
MRS. AMELIA CLARK KNowLToN

The following paragraph from a Mem
phis. Tenn, paper of June 2lst will be of
interest to many readers Of The Phoenix
Mrs. Knowlton was daughter Of the late
Rev. Phetus CLARK, who was pastor Of the
congregational church at West Town,heud
ut the time Of Mrs Knowltnn's marriage
Mr.. knowlton was born in WardShoru and
lived there until early manhood He fell
victim To the yellow fever plague in Mem
phis in 1873
The death Of Mrs Amelia Clark Know ltou was
announced yesterday, and her funeral takes place
at % clock this afternoon from the Second Pres
bytrriau church. where she was 50 long a mem
Der and consistent. devoted worshipper Mrs
hnoWltOn was the widow OF the late l.. : knoWl-
ton. who was for many years assistant pJstnas.
man IN all the relations OF life After his death
her affections and life seemed bound up in her
son, who Is worthy Of such parents and il a we'll
known young man Aside from this she gave
much attention to such church work as came
within her province and She also an active
and efficient member Of the wuman's exchange
an Institution that has done much good for the
~ and society at large. Mrs. Knowlton was
quiet, transformations woman. WHOSE life was
wholly devoted u duty. She seemed to look for
the good and take cheerful view Of all things
She had smile for all. whether rich or Door high
or low and was welcomed alike In humble cottage
aud palatial mansion She passed away quietly
~ the meridian Of life, in the midst OF USEFUL
Pheasant work and at "A time when she might rt.as
uhaOly have expected many years Her work is
over now, but her good deeds. her charities aud
her pure Christian character will long be, rrrnen.
6rrtd and perhaps often b. reproduced and re-
urCted by others 60
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-07-08

Captain Pearl d. Blodgett Of St Johns
bury, commander Of the Grand Army for
the department Of Vermont, mentions in II
circular TO the posts recent visit to the
Soldiers Home at Bennington as follows (.
81 was at once taken to the home situated
just out Of the village, consisting Of ample
buildings for present use which are sur
rounded by most beautiful lawns, with "A
splendid maple grove near the house. and
one of the grandest fountains in America
supplied with water from springs from the
mountain not far distant, throwing a Jet of
water one hundred and eighty-fve feet into
the air. The people of Vermont may CON
graduate themselvers that so good home
has been provided for the homeless veteran
soldier. | desire to say that the trustees
were fortunate in securing the services of
our Comrade r. J. Coffey, with his wife. as
superintendent both Of them are Just the
persons TO care for all the things in and
about the home In conclusion he calls at
tention to the following letter which he re
ceived from the resident trustee
Dear Contradict In accordance with a tacit nm
deIsanding that the g. A. X. posts of this depart
ment would TO great extent provide the funi-
that now is a suitable time TO act, as the home is
In successful operation on its beautiful and extern
sve grounds, donated for that purpose, at Ben.
Care and interest felt and shown by the veter-
ans OF the state in the prosperity and comfort uf
the home Will do posts, veterans. and all Of us
good, well mike the inmates VI the home
feel that II Is home indeed, watched over and
cared for by their old companions Of the camp
and battlefield. / think however. that no pnst
should be made to feel under obligation To con.
tribute a cent more than ability or inclination
would dictate. An average Of five dollars to each
post throughout the state would make s1n
which would 20 far towards furnishing the home
Many posts could do more one has already sent
twenty dollars, and some should not contribute.
anything; but whatever 1t is let it be IL free will
Offering
The Ladies' Relief corps have done nollv A
week does not pass without reminder Of the in
terest the noble women Of Vermont feel in the
soldiers home
| would suggest that all sums sent be- through
department headquarters and that they he for.
warded IN such a manner that each post can lsi
notified OF the reception Of the sum sent: We pur.
pose To have each sum represented In some piece
OF furniture or article Of comfort used by our
comrades at the home
We trust that our comrades through the stat.
Will visit the home whenever possible and feel
that II is an institution under their ess.,inl car
and protection Very truly yours
a. b. VALENTINE
N.astN r..